The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA), a conservative think tank, released a report on Tuesday studying Floridas child welfare system.

Former U.S. Rep. Allen West, who has opened the door to a political comeback in 2016, pushed back against his liberal critics on Tuesday.

A national poll released by Rasmussen Reports on Tuesday shows a majority of American adults -- 53 percent -- believe bullying in schools is a larger problem today that it was in the past. Only 9 percent believe it is less of a problem while 32 percent think it is about the same. When Rasmussen took a poll on the same topic three years ago, it showed that 61 percent of American adults thought it was a larger problem.

The poll of 1,000 adults was taken from Oct. 11-12 and had a margin of error of +/- 3 percent.

On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott sent letters to school superintendents across the state urging them to raise the pay of teachers. Increasing teacher pay was one of Scotts chief goals in the 2013 legislative session.

With Universal Studios riding high on the successes of their Simpsons and Harry Potter settings, Disney is looking to counter by doubling down on its commitment to attractions based around the "Avatar" films.

Over the weekend and on Monday, Disney fans from around the world converged on Japan for the D23 Expo. At the event, Disney officials unveiled a first look at Avatar Land which will be coming to the Animal Kingdom park. While first announced in 2011, the Avatar Land is expected to open in 2017. Construction will begin next year.

On Monday, Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Bobby DuBose filed to run for the House seat currently held by House Democratic Leader Perry Thurston, D-Fort Lauderdale. DuBose joins a crowded Democratic primary.

First elected to the Fort Lauderdale City Commission in 2009, DuBose rose to become vice mayor during 2011-2012. He won a second term in 2011. An insurance agent, DuBose was born in Fort Lauderdale.

A poll released Tuesday shows Newark Mayor Cory Booker is set to pick up a seat for Democrats and expand their majority in the U.S. Senate as New Jersey voters head to the polls on Wednesday in a special election. Quinnipiac University released a poll on Tuesday morning showing Booker taking 54 percent of likely voters while former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan, the Republican candidate, trails with 40 percent. Last week, Quinnipiac had a poll showing Booker up 53 percent to 41 percent for Lonegan.

Florida TaxWatch released a study on Tuesday which finds the continued federal shutdown, especially if extended even longer, will have a negative impact on Floridas economy as tourism suffers and capital investments are at risk.

Former U.S. Rep. Allen West weighed in on Monday on Adrian Peterson, the star running back for the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League (NFL), losing his 2-year-old son who was beaten to death by his mothers boyfriend.

With President Barack Obamas health care law in effect, the conservative Americans for Prosperitys (AFP) Florida chapter will be holding town hall events this month on it. The town halls launch on Tuesday in Sebring.

The Obamacare exchanges are open and navigators are out encouraging people to sign up, but there are still so many unknowns about the impacts of the law, said Slade OBrien. AFPs state director in Florida. Every day I hear questions from Floridians that are unsure about the law and how it is going to affect them.